Waterloo Tutoring

Allison Bourke

Owner/Director

Allison has been with Oxford Learning Waterloo since 2006. After a career as a professional ballerina and teaching English in Japan, she settled back in Waterloo and began as the Little Reader teacher. Her diploma in Early Childhood Education, her various degrees in Child Psychology, and her Master of Child Psychology have been a tremendous help while working with students. In 2007, Allison went on to be the Education Coordinator and then, in 2009, the Education Director before purchasing the centre in 2013. She loves to watch the students enjoying their time at Oxford Learning and reaching their potential. She is often found at the centre in the morning, often leaving by 5:30 pm to attend community events on behalf of the centre. In her spare time, she models, acts and sings. She loves to work out and attend basketball games, especially The KWTitans, our local professional team. She can be reached at 519-725-3577 or by email anytime: waterloo@oxfordlearning.com

Karyn Kennedy

Education Director

Karyn joined the Oxford Learning family as a parent in 2018 and then as an Educational Coordinator in 2021. With her children attending Oxford Learning, Karyn has first-hand experience with the programs and knows that they work wonders! She comes with a background in Criminology and Sociology, enjoys spending time with her family, and is a die-hard Toronto Argos fan! She is committed to ensuring all students feel welcome and excel to reach their highest potential here at Oxford Learning! Karyn can be found working hard in the centre Monday through Friday and is accessible at (519) 725-3577, or at ed.waterloo@oxfordlearning.com.

Angel Nanhoo

Education Coordinator

Angel was delighted to join the Oxford Learning family in November 2023. From the first day, the sense of camaraderie and support from the Oxford Learning team and leadership has created a unique workplace that feels like a second home. Holder of a Degree in Education and certified in Teaching English as a Second Language, I bring over a decade of educational experience to the table. Beyond the centre, my love for teaching is complemented by a deep appreciation for the outdoors. Committed to fostering total development, I am dedicated to making a meaningful impact in education.

Shanelka Colahar

Little Reader Teacher/Coordinator

Hi, my name is Shanelka Colahar, and I’m proud to call Oxford Learning Waterloo my home. I’m the Little Readers teacher who enjoys helping others learn and grow.  I have been teaching for eight (8) years. I’m a University graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Jamaica. The best part of what I do is watching the kids light up when they learn something new. I’ve been in Canada since 2019, and when I’m not teaching, I enjoy cooking, listening to music and learning new things. I even enjoy the winters! My goal is to inspire the next generation to have confidence in their own abilities. I’ve recently been taking on some more administrative duties and look forward to meeting with some of you to share your child’s progress.